About Today: It's Time to Spring Clean Your Money

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Today Spring is a time for fresh beginnings, which is probably why so many people choose this time of year to do some cleaning up and reorganizing around the house. But why stop at cleaning out your closet and holding a garage sale? Your finances also need some regular maintenance, whether it's reallocating your investments or doing something about your mounting debt. Here are a few ways you can spring-clean your money this weekend. Organize Your Investment Dollars While it's best to avoid constantly tinkering with your investments, you also don't want to just dump your money in an IRA and then leave it there for three decades. Spend the weekend deciding which types of accounts you want to use for your retirement funds, and then figure out where you want to invest those funds in order to balance growth and risk. An Introduction to Asset Allocation Does Converting to a Roth IRA Make Sense for You? Investing for Your Kids: What Account Should You Use? Search Related Topics:  portfolio rebalancing  asset allocation  buy low sell high Sort Out Your Debt Situation Being up to your ears in clutter is one thing; being up to your ears in debt is much more dire. Whether it's student loan, credit card or mortgage debt, it can wind up snowballing on you in a way that can leave your credit score and your financial future in tatters. Fixing the problem won't happen overnight, but there are measures you can take now to start moving in the right direction. Sweep Out Your Debt By Filing for Bankruptcy Where to Find the Best Debt Consolidation Program When a Balance Transfer is a Bad Idea Freshen Up Your Resume When is the last time you updated your resume? We're guessing the answer is "The last time I was actively looking for a new job," and that's an issue. Even if you're relatively happy at your current job, it's a fine idea to spruce up your resume now -- you could get laid off, or fired, or simply get sick of your job. If and when that happens, it's best to be prepared. 5 Resume Red Flags for Employers How to Prepare for Unemployment While You're Employed The Top 10 Resume Writing Tips Search Related Topics:  resume tips  resume writing  how to write a resume Get Your Bills Under Control Got bills piling up? Well, for starters, you can switch to paperless billing wherever possible to cut down on the actual clutter. But while you're at it, why not see about getting some of those monthly bills a little cheaper? It's easy to start thinking of things like your phone bill as a fixed cost, but there are plenty of ways to cut it down to size and make a little room in your budget. 7 Ways to Lower Your Phone Bill How to Catch Up on Late Payments How to Get a Lower Cable Bill Related Searches Money for Bad Credit Saving Money Tips Help Me I Need Money Money Debt Help How to Invest Money Featured Articles Follow About.com Money on Facebook! Find and Eliminate These 5 Common Money Leaks Hot Stock Tips You Should Avoid at all Costs 7 Tips to Writing a Perfect Elevator Pitch Do You Really Need an Annuity? Help! I'm Too Broke to Go Bankrupt!   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest!   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement